Career clusters are groups of related occupations that require similar skills and knowledge. They provide a broader view of occupations than industries do. The US Department of Education has defined 16 career clusters:
- Agriculture, food, and natural resources
- Architecture and construction
- Arts, A/V technology, and communication
- Business, marketing, and finance
- Education and training
- Energy
- Engineering
- Health Science
- Hospitality and tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law and Public Service
- Manufacturing
- Sceince, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics